Do One Thing: Order Wisely

Following just one or two of these tips for restaurant dining can help you save major calories when eating out:

- Sip on water, milk, or unsweetened (iced) tea or coffee
- Pick just one: bread, alcohol, appetizer OR dessert
- Order a half portion or appetizer as your meal
- Share an entree with a friend
- Choose steamed, grilled or broiled over fried or sauteed
- Go veggie: choose a vegetable or fish based entree
- Order salad dressing on the side 
- Avoid cream sauces and heavy gravies
- As soon as your food is delivered pack up half of it to-go

Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net / nuchylee

Following just one or two of these tips for restaurant dining can help you save major calories when eating out:

- Sip on water, milk, or unsweetened (iced) tea or coffee
- Pick just one: bread, alcohol, appetizer OR dessert
- Order a half portion or appetizer as your meal
- Share an entree with a friend
- Choose steamed, grilled or broiled over fried or sauteed
- Go veggie: choose a vegetable or fish based entree
- Order salad dressing on the side 
- Avoid cream sauces and heavy gravies
- As soon as your food is delivered pack up half of it to-go

Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net / nuchylee